1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 318 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Gran Torino |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
